Co-Op Welcome food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Horsham
Co-Op Welcome holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Co-Op Welcome, 2 - 4 Fitzalan Road, Horsham, RH13 6AA
How it compares in Horsham
In Horsham, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-Op Welcome sits behind roughly 1,053 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,053 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ← Co-Op Welcome | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Co-Op Welcome none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Co-Op Welcome, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Hari Wine Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Horsham Matters Community Meal Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Common Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Chirag Newsagency T/A T & K News Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Brolly Brewing Bar & Taproom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Campus and Co Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bangers Galore Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
Questions about Co-Op Welcome
What is Co-Op Welcome's food hygiene rating?
Co-Op Welcome has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Horsham Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Co-Op Welcome safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-Op Welcome last inspected?
Co-Op Welcome was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-Op Welcome?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-Op Welcome compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, while Co-Op Welcome holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Co-Op Welcome and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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